By Nancy Loe|22 Oct 2017|Maps|
Place Names Research at FamilySearch makes geographic research easier. What began as a tool called Standard Finder from the FamilySearch Labs back in 2010 has evolved. Now available at www.familysearch.org/research/places, this resource has a simple search interface [...]
By Nancy Loe|2 Sep 2016|Databases, Digital Collections, Genealogy|
There's something for everyone in the new updates to FamilySearch databases August 2016: COLLECTION INDEXED RECORDS DIGITAL RECORDS COMMENTS Maine & Massachusetts Case Files of Deceased and Deserted Seamen 1837- 1965 0 16,231 New browsable image [...]
By Nancy Loe|9 Jun 2016|Databases, Digital Collections|
There's something for everyone in the new updates to FamilySearch databases June 2016, including newly indexed records for the following existing databases: California San Francisco County Records 1824‐1997 Connecticut Marriages 1640‐1939 Illinois Cook County [...]
By Nancy Loe|19 Oct 2015|Databases, Death Records, Digital Collections, Genealogy, German Genealogy, Marriage Records, Prussian Genealogy|
An astute friend told me that the FamilySearch German Databases updated on 18 September 2015. Great news! If you haven't searched the three main German databases available at FamilySearch in a while, it's worth taking [...]
By Nancy Loe|10 Feb 2015|Search Strategies|
FamilySearch targeted searches now make it possible to search a group of databases by location. I went to FamilySearch a different way recently and discovered a new (to me) way to do location searches. [...]
By Nancy Loe|4 Nov 2014|Primary Sources, Research Tips, Search Strategies|
UPDATE: The Family History Library has announced: "Online requests for photo duplication services of microfilm and books are no longer available." Click the link above for more information from FamilySearch. _____________________ Did you know [...]
By Nancy Loe|18 Feb 2014|Church Records, Genealogy, Search Strategies|
This Tuesday’s Tip is about effective FamilySearch place name searches, including how to find related places. We know the FamilySearch online library catalog is the place to go to find out what microfilm is available [...]
By Nancy Loe|5 Mar 2013|Databases, Genealogy|
OCLC and FamilySearch International announce a partnership today. The two organizations have signed an agreement that will enrich WorldCat and FamilySearch services with data from both organizations to provide users with more resources for improved genealogy [...]
By Nancy Loe|6 Feb 2011|Databases, Marriage Records|
This Guide to FamilySearch Marriage Records comes from Leland Meitzler. He published this summary of the U.S. marriage records now up at FamilySearch.org. in his Family Roots Publishing Genealogy Newsline, vol. 1, no. 3 from [...]
By Nancy Loe|7 Aug 2023|archives research, Genealogy Research eBooks, German-speaking ancestors, research skills, search strategies|
Finding Prussian Ancestors in Online Archives eBook explores online records for German-speaking ancestors from the following provinces east of the Oder: Brandenburg, East Prussia, Pomerania, Posen, Silesia, and West Prussia. Despite some record losses for [...]
By Woo Commerce|26 Jun 2023|
Sassy Jane Genealogy Welcome to Sassy Jane Genealogy. My name is Nancy Loe. As a professional librarian, archivist, and genealogist, I've assisted hundreds of family historians with US and [...]
By Nancy Loe|24 Jun 2023|Census|
Do you use multiple sources for census searches? If you're having trouble locating an ancestor in US or UK censuses, try searching at different genealogy websites. Why Search Multiple Sites? Now that census images [...]
By Nancy Loe|4 Jun 2023|Genealogy Research eBooks, research skills, search strategies|
Family History Resources for Newer Genealogists eBook offers step-by-step guidance for newer genealogists. Get help choosing the best family tree software. Discover different types of historical documents for your family, including newspapers, census, and military [...]
By Nancy Loe|14 Mar 2023|Cemetery Records, Chicago Genealogy, Newspapers, Obituaries|
Find Chicago Genealogy Resources Czech Slovak for your family history research in Cook County. This post includes resources in addition to the ones found at the major genealogical sites. For links to other Chicago [...]
By Nancy Loe|26 Jan 2023|Chicago Genealogy, Digital Collections|
Here are links to sites hosting free Chicago city directories online. No complete set of Chicago city directories exist. But an impressive number have been digitized. And these directories are great substitutes for records [...]